I haven’t tried controlling it with the remote itself, but this is how I have it set up: I have my PS4 and Blu-ray player directly connected to the Monoprice unit. I have my HDMI input selection programmed when I’m watching Xfinity, so whenever I want to play a game, I click the TV icon on the remote, click the assigned button to change my HDMI to the PS4, and the Monoprice unit automatically clicks over to that. I have the Blu-ray player as one of the Movie button options on my remote. As soon as I select it, the Monoprice unit automatically clicks back over to the Blu-ray player without a hitch.

In short, it changes over without a problem as long as you specify the Monoprice unit has those two connected within the Harmony setup. As far as switching between two inputs directly from the Monoprice unit with the remote, I’m not entirely sure.

Sorry for the long explanation, but I certainly hope this helps you! It’s been great for me.

My setup with the Blackbird includes a Nintendo Switch, WiiU, PS4, and PS3, and each works flawlessly with Blackbird. Each effortlessly activates my TV when I turn one of my consoles on and also switches to the proper input.

BEST ANSWER:Is your remote senor accessible by your remote-requires a direct line of site. Other than that my switch came up and picked up the satellite, Disk player and Apple TV and I was able to switch all channels

BEST ANSWER:Is your remote senor accessible by your remote-requires a direct line of site. Other than that my switch came up and picked up the satellite, Disk player and Apple TV and I was able to switch all channels

Will this switch HDMI port automatically without CEC? Use case: I have a FiOS Cable box that sends a HDMI signal constantly. When I turn my XBOX on, will it switch to the XBOX even thought the cable box is sending a single at the same time?

BEST ANSWER:Based on their other HDMI Switches, yes. I have two others and when new inputs send a signal the switches change to that input, and when the signal stops, it switches automatically "back." (By "back" it actually attempts to cycle to the next available port with a signal in numerical order from the last active input.)

BEST ANSWER:Based on their other HDMI Switches, yes. I have two others and when new inputs send a signal the switches change to that input, and when the signal stops, it switches automatically "back." (By "back" it actually attempts to cycle to the next available port with a signal in numerical order from the last active input.)

Hello. What is the weight of this unit? Also, this is advertised to carry HDR signals, so it must be HDMI 2.0a. Is that correct? I ask because of a couple of questions regarding this function not working. Thanks!

This would weigh about .86 lbs. This unit supports 4K at 10.2gbps of bandwidth. If looking to pass more bandwidth, we would recommend #21614 if you wanted something that can pass 4k @ 60 Hz and HDR color simultaneously.

This would weigh about .86 lbs. This unit supports 4K at 10.2gbps of bandwidth. If looking to pass more bandwidth, we would recommend #21614 if you wanted something that can pass 4k @ 60 Hz and HDR color simultaneously.

The switch works exactly as I wished. The blue lights on the front panel are too bright... much brighter than on our Spectrum DVR. Since the lights are rarely needed, I simply put a small object in front of the switch to block my view of the lights while seated... end of issue.

Beautiful switch and I loved that the front had an input port, but unfortunately, this switch did not work with my PC and 4K monitor. I also had an Xbox One X and PS4 Pro. The switch just couldn’t deliver the bandwidth necessary for the 4K 60hz image. I believe it can do 4K 30hz with an HDMI 1.4 connection, but can’t handle HDMI 2.0 or the 18 GBPS speeds. I found another Monoprice Blackbird model that works great for around $60 more. I believe Monoprice should be more clear on the capabilities of this device on its website.